Here’s the video employee Elizabeth Powell and I took earlier today in the masks section of the store.

Warning: I do a dance in a George W. Bush mask. I couldn’t help myself.

For more insights, read on.

Barack Obama
Powell reports sales of vinyl Obama masks are good, but they’re not exactly flying off the shelves. The store got only 24 in August and is still selling.

Employees observe that Obama masks are selling more for election and debate parties than for Halloween costumes. Though it is early.

As for Obama stand-up cutouts, the store had just one left when I stopped by this afternoon.

John McCain
In a surprise to employees, the store’s vinyl McCain masks have sold out. But it’s not like they had that many. Just 12.

“More than a few” customers bought the masks to pair with devil costumes, Powell said. This is Seattle.

McCain cutouts are doing well. Good for debate watch parties.

Sarah Palin
The store is not too thrilled that they will not be carrying the hot item this Halloween — the Palin mask. But the masks are sweaty anyway, Powell said. A wig, rimless glasses and some makeup ought to do just fine. If you insist on a mask, check eBay.

Powell reports that sales of Hillary Clinton masks went down since Palin stepped on the scene. Is there room only for one woman in this madness?

Customers are getting creative with their Palin costumes this year. Some are asking for pitbull masks and a stick of lipstick.

Sorry. Other than the one I saw in the window, Palin cutouts are sold out.

Joe Biden
The store does not carry Biden masks. No one seems to mind. “No one has said a word about the poor guy,” Powell said.

There are still plenty of Biden cutouts. Anyone?

P.S. — I’ll be following the debate online from Kahili Coffee in Kirkland, where I’ll be hanging out from 6 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. for the Big Blog’s weekly no fuss meetup. If you’re in the area, stop by and say hi.

P.P.S. — If you come in wearing a Sarah Palin mask, I’ll get you a latte.